Ch 8 Training and Coaching

Question 1

Ch8 p142

> instructing process of achieving proficiency with hands-on practice is called:

Answer 1

Training

Question 2

Ch8 p142

> Certification, usually FORMAL,program, including class and skills practice.

Answer 2

Training

Question 3

Ch8 p142

> is directing, instructing, and training to reach a goal

Answer 3

Coaching

Question 4

Ch8 p143

> At what level does a FF learn to use new tools, eq, refreshers etc….

Answer 4

Company Level

Question 5

Ch8 p143

> Training Responsibilities

Answer 5

At a MINIMUM a CO should be ready to provide company-level training exercises and evolutions.

Question 6

Ch8 p143

> Training Responsibilities: 4 steps

Answer 6

4 Step skill training: Prepare
Present
Apply
Evaluate

Question 7

Ch8 p143

> Training Responsibilities

Answer 7

World War II changed the name to Job Instruction Training

Question 8

Ch8 p143

> Training Responsibilities: Preparation

Answer 8

These are AUTOMATIC or UNCONSCIOUSLY COMPETENT

Question 9

Ch8 p143

> Training Responsibilities: Preparation

Answer 9

3 Indicators for training: Near miss, fire ground issue, observed performance issue.

Question 10

Ch8 p144

> Training Responsibilities: Step 1 - Preparation

Answer 10

Develop a Lesson Plan:

1. Break topic down
2. Show what, which order and how to teach topic
3. Use a guide for the plan and check environment

Question 11

Ch8 p145

> Training Responsibilities: Step 2 - Presentation

Answer 11

“Lecture” part of the Presentation.

Question 12

Ch8 p145

> Training Responsibilities: Step 2 - Presentation

Answer 12

Objective: introduce subject, explain importance, create interest, teach positively

Question 13

Ch8 p145

> Training Responsibilities: Step 3 - Application

Answer 13

This step the FF demonstrates the task/skill for the super by explaining what he’s doing and can do it WITHOUT input from super.

Question 14

Ch8 p145

> Training Responsibilities: Step 4 - Evaluation

Answer 14

Can be written or practical exam.

Question 15

Ch8 p146

> Conscious Competence Learning Matrix by
Dr Thomas Gordon

Answer 15

Levels:
1 - Unconsc Incompetence: Not aware of a skill deficiency
2 - Consc Incompetence: Is aware of skill deficiency
3 - Conscious Competence: Can do the skill, needs work
4 - Unconscious Competence, 2nd nature

Question 16

Ch8 p146

> Proficiency in skills: Mentoring

Answer 16

Mentoring - instructs, coaches, has experience, modeling, advising the protege.
Includes failures AND success

Question 17

Ch8 p146

> Proficiency in skills: Mentoring

Answer 17

Effective mentors have: desire to help, Current knowledge, effective way to coach, counsel, facilitate & network

Question 18

Ch8 p147

> Competence and Confidence:

Answer 18

Initial: Basic understanding
Plateau: 85% competent w/no assist from CO
Latency: Remembers after several months
Mastery: Knows several routes to a location

Question 19

Ch8 p147/148

> Immediate Skills to Learn:

Answer 19

Federal Reg mandates 4 topics for any EMS program:
Bloodborne Pathogens
HAZAMAT
SCBA fit test: OSHA reg 29
NIMS: Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5)

Question 20

Ch8 p148

> Immediate Skills to Learn:

Answer 20

To satisfy NIMS, FD must have rules in place for: Responding to alarms, on-scene activity, emergency proc.

Question 21

Ch8 p148

> NFPA 1403 - Live Fire Training Evolutions

Answer 21

NFPA 1403 - Live Fire Training Evolutions prerequisites:

Safety, Fire Behavior, Portable Extinguishers

Question 22

Ch8 p148

> Skills for staying alive:

Answer 22

Mastering eq location on truck.

Know what to do on an MVC

Question 23

Ch8 p150

> Live Fire Prep:

Answer 23

Preburn Plan, wtr supply, EMS, Rehab, Structure Safety using Class A fire load, Assign Safety officer & Instructors, Preburn briefing, Postburn review

Question 24

Ch8 p150

> Info:

Answer 24

Up until 2010 training deaths made up about 78% on non-emergency LODD

Question 25

Ch8 p151 > Prohibited Live Fires:

Answer 25

NO: Live victims, Flammable/Combustable liquids as fuel ONLY 1 evolution at time in an Acquired Structure

Question 26

Ch8 p151/152 > 5 Steps to Develop a Training Program:

Answer 26

1. Assess Needs 2. Establish Objectives 3. Develop Training Program 4. Deliver the Training 5. Evaluate the Impact

Question 27

Ch8 p152 > Pro Development:

Answer 27

Professional Development is informal learning with intensive and collaborative, ideally incorporating an evaluative stage

Question 28

Ch8 p152 > Education:

Answer 28

Education is imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction. A way to produce AN ACTION.

Question 29

Ch8 p153 > Academic Accreditation: 3 types

Answer 29

1. Specific profession or vocation 2. Organizations that meet Fed requirements 3. Educational institutes for voluntary accrediting

Question 30

Ch8 p153 > Academic Accreditation:

Answer 30

Accreditation is the collegial process

Question 31

Ch8 p155 > Joint Council of National Fire Service Organizations created National Professional Qualifications System AKA:

Answer 31

"Pro Board" in 1972 which dissolved in 1990 and renamed Independent National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NBFSPQ)

Question 32

Ch8 p155 > IAFC defines Pro Development as:

Answer 32

planned, progressive, life-long education, training, self-development, and experience

Question 33

Ch8 p155 > Supervising Fire Officer:

Answer 33

Supervising Fire Officer needs 3 - 5 yrs exp. in ops and 200 hrs as a unit officer handling emergencies and non emergencies.

Question 34

Ch8 p156 > Managing Fire Officer:

Answer 34

Managing Fire Officer needs 2 - 4 yrs exp. as a qualified supervisor FO and function as a multi company officer

Question 35

Ch8 p156 > Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE):

Answer 35

CPSE provides tools for officer professional development and awards the position of Chief Officers..ex: Fire Marshall